I found this today at that same Indoor Flea Market...but a bit ? on it.

It is signed on the Bottom with R. Held Art Glass. The writing looks right on what I could find, BUT I have not found a Egg shaped (dome) PW on the Net (yet) of Robert Held. Found some round PW, but not this shape. Also, there is *only* some iridescent swirls in it. I kinda thought that Robert Held worked more in iridescent colors. So I would like to know if anyone can give me any views, thoughts, or input on this. Again, from what I could find on his signature being written -- it looks right -- but still a little

This is about 3 inches high, and I got for only $ 5 ........... :X: ........Thanks :kissy:

That was a quick response, so it may appear that I have an older PW from Robert Held, possibility.... :X: .....and I also want to Thank his Office for Reply to me.

I always think it is SO nice when Glass-makers take the time to answer our questions!! That is just so really nice to do that as they probably get lots of questions asking about prices, or *free* appraisals and stuff vie e-mails......that they are bugged to reply to due to a Internet world now. So to being given a Reply personally -- just always touches my Heart!! So a big Thank you to them for doing that!!!

I think I am having a Monologue here with myself,oh well ..............but here is my 3rd Reply from their office.

:chky: :chky: :chky: :chky: Confirmed ID!! It is true older Robert Held PW, and Mr. Robert Held himself confirmed it. I am *Honored*!!

Hello,

I showed the pictures to Robert and he confirmed that it is one of hispieces.The signature has evolved many times over the years that Robert has beenin business and there is no reason to believe that anyone would forgeRobert Held's signature on any glass piece.Skookum Art glass is the name of Robert Held's previous company in Calgary.

Your paperweight is at least 10 years old; there were not many made likeit so you are lucky to have it.Other than that there is nothing else we can tell you about it.